40% of 70 = 70% of 40

This seemingly simple prompt leads to a rich task that can be developed in a number of different ways.

Lesson notes describe the reaction the prompt may receive in the classroom and provides a commentary on different approaches taken by students when undertaking the inquiry. The notes include supplementary prompts which may be used during a lesson.

The Support sheet contains a percentages matching exercise.

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